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Apr 21, 2011

We've seen a steady flow of Windows 8 news this past month, and it's not ready to stop yet. Earlier this week an old build of Windows 8 was leaked online, and many flocked to download the bits. Today, a site has uncovered a feature that appears to replace the operating systems default shutdown behavior so that the computer can start up even quicker.

Windows 8 Italia uncovered the feature which looks like it is a replacement for the current Windows shutdown behavior. The feature uses advanced hibernation functionality when the computer is shut down (instead of actually shutting it down) and allows the machine to start up faster. The article on Windows 8 Italia actually is a troubleshooting reference for a problem which apparently is caused by the new feature when two operating systems are installed.

The feature is found by typing "power button" into the start menu, and then clicking "Change settings that are currently unavailable." It appears that Microsoft is changing the behavior quietly as it strives to decrease loading times when compared to Windows 7.

Microsoft is expected to launch Windows 8 in 2012 with the current rumored retail availability for January 2013. Another rumor also suggests that there may be a beta as soon as this fall.

I love the fact that I can customize both the image you see on the Windows 8 Lock screen and the details of unread emails and missed instant messages that it shows. Also you can pin desktop applications say for instance the Office or Task Manager, and even a link to the desktop, to the Lock screen.

As a Software Support specialist, I must say that Microsoft alwasy comes up with something new that always interest the people. When Windows 7 was first made available in the market a lot of people have gone gaga over it. Recently they came up with Windows 8. Now what's next?